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Wish that I was on ol’ Rocky Top
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In the event the Lady Vols change coaches, we’ve got some data points.
- Mid Major Coaches have more risk. Bruce Pearl is the lone success story. We’ve had O’Neill, Buzz, Dooley and Butch. Martin is a mixed bag because until this year, his teams are on the bubble every year.
- Major assistant coaches require some time on the job. Fulmer was a huge success, and Pruitt may still be. Holly had coached at exactly one school her entire career and could not attract a staff to infuse her team with new ideas.
- Established, successful coaches at Power 5 are least risky but most costly. Barnes is the only coach since Johnny Majors in this category. That seems to be working out well.
The Lady Vols brand still carries some meaning. But learn from Alabama football, or Kentucky and UCLA basketball. You still have to have the right coach, or it just means your level of medicroty is better than most.
- Mid Major Coaches have more risk. Bruce Pearl is the lone success story. We’ve had O’Neill, Buzz, Dooley and Butch. Martin is a mixed bag because until this year, his teams are on the bubble every year.
- Major assistant coaches require some time on the job. Fulmer was a huge success, and Pruitt may still be. Holly had coached at exactly one school her entire career and could not attract a staff to infuse her team with new ideas.
- Established, successful coaches at Power 5 are least risky but most costly. Barnes is the only coach since Johnny Majors in this category. That seems to be working out well.
The Lady Vols brand still carries some meaning. But learn from Alabama football, or Kentucky and UCLA basketball. You still have to have the right coach, or it just means your level of medicroty is better than most.